Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 7 Specialist Clinical Lead Nurse for Homeless Teams to join our Homeless Community Mental Health Team, Rough Sleeper Mental Health Outreach Team, and Primary Care Mental Health Team at the Homeless Health Exchange.
Our teams operate a city-wide service to meet the complex needs of homeless adults with both primary care mental health difficulties often as a result of trauma and severe and enduring mental health problems, for many individuals this is associated with comorbid substance misuse issues and who require significant engagement due to their chaotic and transient lifestyle.
The post holder will be responsible for the coordination, planning and implementation of evidence-based care to service users, provide professional advice, support and leadership to clinical staff across the three teams and monitor quality standards relating to service user and carer experience, and key performance indicators, ensuring data quality is maintained.
We require someone who wants to be a team player and is flexible enough to meet the challenges of the post which involves working on outreach, in hostels, primary care and with partner agencies.
We can offer you a wealth of experience in delivering care to this vulnerable group working in partnership with other statutory and third sector agencies. We have good team support and great opportunities for personal development and on-going training.
Main duties of the job
The post will involve being responsible as the Homeless Teams Lead Nurse for the assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence-based care to homeless adults in a city wide service within the Homeless Community Mental Health Team, Mental Health Rough Sleepers Outreach Team and The Homeless Primary Care Team at the Health Exchange.
The post involves working alongside the team manager to ensure quality and standards within the team are set, monitored, maintained and evaluated. The post holder must develop a close working relationship with the multi-disciplinary team, supervise staff and oversee the team’s day to day processes to ensure they deliver its performance, trust targets as well as ensuring positive interfaces with partner services and stakeholders. You will require excellent communication skills and be expected to carry a small caseload.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Date posted
14 November 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£41,659 to £47,672 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
436-4504340
Job locations
Orsborn House
55 Terrace Road
Handsworth
B19 1BP
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Essential Training and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
desirable
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential Training and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
desirable
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
